A couple of weeks ago I asked for info on any electric 2CV. Steve Barnes wrote:-

"That'll be my old 2CV then! I built it in 1999 using a LEMCO motor and 96V of lead acid batteries, which gave reasonable performance and 45 miles range. Unfortunately the car has rusted away, and the bits are in the garage! Steve"

Steve - if you are out there I am very interested in how you coupled the electric motor to the gear box. The only details I can find are in Hungary but I was looking for some where a bit closer to London! Can you help please?

I used a LEMCO motor, and specified a flanged shaft, as opposed to the more usual keywayed shaft. The motor was mounted to the gearbox bellhousing using a 1/4" ali plate suitably mahined. Then I used the splined adaptor removed from the clutch friction plate, and made an adaptor to fit it to the motor.

I really will get my website about the conversion up again, as it has lots of pictures!

Thanks guys.
I am trying to speak to a human on that web contact so will let you know in due course. Steve - if I dont get anywhere - I should like to come back to you to find out where you aquired the bits and pieces for your conversion. I think I understand batteries and electric motors BUT the missing 'jigsaw piece' at the moment is the mechanics of joining the motor to the gear box. Your 2CV conversion seems to be the only one within reasonable distance - unless you have moved to Hungary!